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What is Tourette Syndrome?

According to the Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Health, Tourette Syndrome (TS) is "an inherited disorder of the nervous system that typically appears in childhood. The main features of TS are repeated movements and vocalizations called tics." Tourette syndrome usually onsets in early childhood and often improves after young adulthood. Those with Tourette syndrome can also develop other behavioral disorders such as:

Attention Deficit//Hyperactivity Disorder

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Poor impulse control

Sleep disorders

DSM-V (ICD-10-CM) Classification: 307.23 (F95.2)

Who is Affected by Tourette Syndrome?

An estimated 200,000 Americans have the most severe form of Tourette syndrome